Supplier Quality Engineer

Job description

£36k - £40k DOE | Full-time, On-site | Taunton

A well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation based in the South West is seeking to strengthen its supply chain capability. Operating within a specialist global market, the business designs and delivers complex engineered solutions and is recognised for its focus on quality, continuous improvement, and long-term supplier partnerships.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a busy and collaborative supply chain team. The role plays a key part in improving supplier performance, validating new suppliers, and supporting purchasing activities to ensure robust, cost-effective, and reliable supply across the business.

Key Responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer:

• Conduct supplier audits and support ongoing supplier performance improvement
• Validate and onboard new suppliers in line with quality and operational requirements
• Manage supplier non-conformances through to resolution using ERP systems
• Work closely with suppliers and logistics partners to support delivery performance and cost efficiency

Requirements of the Supplier Quality Engineer:

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a technical or engineering discipline
• Proven experience using ERP systems within warehouse, materials management, or planning functions
• Strong knowledge of supplier scorecards, vendor management, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Full UK driving licence with the ability to visit suppliers as required

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £36,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Full-time, permanent on-site role offering stability and influence within the supply chain

If you are a Supplier Quality Engineer looking to make a tangible impact within a specialist manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring future sponsorship

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin

Ref: 11099

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Taunton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English